08-B Main Street Adv Bd Mtg Min 7-19-06
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE
MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD
July 19, 2006
Aikin Building
23 East Plaza
3:00 p.m.
A meeting of the members of the Paris Main Street Advisory Board was held Wed. July 19, 2006 at
3:10 p.m., at the Aikin Building. Jennifer Long, Vice-Chair, presided.
PRESENT: Jennifer Long
Pike Burkhart (Alt.)
Matt Coyle
Karol Lyn Moore
Walt Brown
Lisa House
ABSENT:
Zach Saffle
Drew Crawford (Alt.)
Cindy Allcorn
Linda Knox
Casey Rose
Other members present included Becky Semple, V&CC Director was also present.
June 21, 2006 minutes were reviewed by advisory board members and a motion was made by Lisa
House to approve the minutes as prepared. Pike Burkhart seconded and minutes were unanimously
approved.
Committee Reports
~ Organization Committee -No report given at this time.
y Promotions Committee - The promotions committee met last week to discuss the festival of
pumpkins and the Joe's fund raiser. A report was given on festival funds raised thus far.
Cindy Allcorn is heading up a group to sell chilli and pumpkin pie at the festival with funds
raised going to Main Street. She is responsible for gathering information, volunteers,
donations, etc. Wyatt Bowden is looking into a mechanical bull for the festival and having a
contest Friday night and regular rides for Saturday. A dance contest may be on tap depending
on volunteers and coordination. Two bands will be booked for the Joe's fund raiser and a live
auction is also on tap for the event. We need auction items and volunteers for the fund raiser.
~ Design Committee - No report given at this time.
~ Economic Restructuring Committee - No report given at this time.
Discussion of a Visitors Center Downtown
The group discussed the visitors' center at length. The group was divided on the need for an
additional center downtown. Some felt we really didn't need one at this time. Others felt it was
much needed due to the Chamber being closed on weekends. Currently, the Plaza Art Gallery is
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serving as a secondary visitors' center on Saturdays. A mention of restrooms was also brought into
the mix. Several community members and downtown property owners have voiced a need for public
restrooms in the downtown area. Board members agreed we need to continue to explore this option
through a needs assessment process.
Fire Festival
Main Street is interested in this possibility but can't take on another festival. The group
recommended that we keep it in mind and know that it needs to be done prior to the 100 year
anniversary. The right people have to be involved, the fire department, the historians, the city, the
chamber, etc. Everyone agrees it is a great idea but a huge undertaking at the same time.
Request for items for next agenda
~ Nomination of new committee chairs for the Main Street board.
~ Nomination of a board chairman.
A motion to adjourn was made by Walt Brown and seconded by Lisa House. Meeting was adjourned
at 4:20 p.m.
Approved this 23rd day of August 2006.
Zach Saffle, Chairman Signature
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